Press Release
Best-selling Author Turner Encourages Kids to Celebrate the Beauty and Wonder of God’s Creation and Shine Brightly in the World
Now a CBA Bestseller! "A must-read-aloud for your kids and grandkids.
When God Made Light offers a marvelous message for children and off-the-chart art. I LOVE it!" -
Liz Curtis Higgs, bestselling author of "The Women of Easter" & "Bad Girls of the Bible"
From the creators of the Amazon top 5 and ECPA best-seller
When God Made You comes a new illuminating picture book that will encourage young readers to revel in creation’s awe-inspiring light and ignite the world with their own God-given spark.
When God Made Light (WaterBrook, 2/13/18) is Matthew Paul Turner’s second collaboration with acclaimed children's illustrator David Catrow. Turner’s playful and lyrical verse, paired with Catrow’s amazingly vivid and creative illustrations—features the frolicking adventures of two young African-American girls exploring the beauty in nature around them.
When God Made Light makes the perfect Easter gift and will be appreciated by children, parents and grandparents alike for how it celebrates the wonders of creation and the beautiful God-given spirit within each child.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: MATTHEW PAUL TURNER has authored 17 books including the Amazon top 5 and ECPA best-seller picture book
When God Made You, Churched and Everything You Need to Know Before College. He has written for publications including
USA Today, The Washington Post, Relevant, and
Christianity Today. His unique blend of story with spiritual commentary has garnered him a large and loyal fan base. Matthew lives with his wife, Jessica, and their three children in Nashville. Visit him at
www.MatthewPaulTurner.com
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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR: DAVID CATROW is an editorial cartoonist whose vibrant illustrations have appeared in more than 70 books for children, including several New York Times bestsellers. He lives in Ohio with his wife, Deborah.
Book Details: When God Made Light by Matthew Paul Turner; illustrated by David Catrow
Hardcover / 48 pages / ISBN 9781601429209
Price: $11.99 (U.S.) / $15.99 (Canada)
Published by WaterBrook/Penguin Random House
On Sale Date:
February 13, 2018
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Brett Benson